Directorate Change

RNS Number:8734H
VI Group PLC
24 February 2003


Monday 24th February 2003


                                   VI GROUP plc
                           (AIM (VIG) and AMEX (GVI))

                                  BOARD CHANGE

VI Group plc (the "Group"), one of the leading software providers to the mould
and die industry, announced today that Peter Wharton has resigned from his
positions as Finance Director and Company Secretary, with effect from 22nd
February. Mr Wharton will continue to work for the Group in assisting with the
finalisation of the 2002 accounts. Pending the appointment of a replacement, the
Finance Function will report to the Board through the Chief Executive, Don
Babbs.

Stephen Palframan, Chairman of the Group, commented:

"On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Peter for his contribution to
the Group that spans the period following our flotation in 1998 until the
present time and wish him every success in the future."


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For further information please contact:

Don Babbs, Chief Executive
Peter Wharton                                         Tel: [phone]
VI Group plc

Tom Randell                                           Tel: [phone]
Merlin Financial



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